Fasciitis, Plantar
Synonyms
Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Fasciitis, Chronic Plantar
Fasciitis, Plantar, Chronic
Heel Spur Syndrome
Heel, Policeman's
Heels, Policeman's
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic
Policeman Heel
Policeman's Heel
Policeman's Heels
Policemans Heel
Inflammation of the plantar fascia (aponeurosis) on the bottom of the foot causing heel pain. The etiology of plantar fasciitis remains controversial but is likely to involve a biomechanical imbalance. Though often presenting along with HEEL SPUR, they do not appear to be causally related.
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